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Ignite Grades 7-8
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Ignite is a two year Confirmation program for students in grades 7 and 8
Ignite students will attend;
Grades 7 & 8: Sacrament Preparation for Confirmation.
In-person classes, We currently feel the seventh and eighth graders can attend in-person classes this Fall. We’re adapting our programming this year to ensure your child’s safety while at St. James. We’re utilizing the two largest areas in our building, the church, and the gym for class time.
The new schedule for 2020-21:
6:00 - 6:15 Prayer Service in Church
6:15 - 7:15 Decision Point - taught by John Satti In Church
7:15 - 8:00 Faith in Action - taught by Amy Scott In the Gym
The students will be dropped off at the church door (#1) and picked up at the Religious Education door. (#3) Parents won’t be entering the building. We’ll have protocols at the door and we’ll be asking the students to wear masks the entire time.
We will convert to an online version if the State of Michigan requires this action or surrounding school districts move to remote learning.
- 2-hour sessions on alternating Sunday evenings
- Sessions usually begin in September and running through April.
- These interactive classes include large and small group instruction, prayer, service projects, and community building experiences in a youth ministry environment. Homework assignments, service projects, and an 8th-grade retreat are required components of St. James’ Confirmation program.
Registration Now Open!
New Sunday Times for Classes 2020-2021Grade 7 and 8 IGNITE classes take place alternating Sundays from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
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FaithBuilders and Ignite Programming for 2020-2021 - Exciting News about Programming!!
We hope this update finds you and your family well during these challenging times. The RE team met with Fr. Ed and Dan Hull, our pastoral associate, this week to evaluate what we know about the coming school year. Due to the restrictions of COVID 19 we have decided to take our FaithBuilders programming online, utilizing various formats, through January. The physical space in classrooms and hallways isn’t large enough to adequately social distance our students and keep them safe. Your child’s safety is our number one priority. Let’s look at our current, ever-flexible plan by grade:
Ignite
Grades 7 & 8: Sacrament Preparation for Confirmation.
Format, In-person classes, held mainly in the Church. We’re working to rewrite a small portion of the curriculum, “Action Point” to accommodate these changes. Parents would drop off their student and pick them up without entering the building. New protocols in place for students and volunteers/staff based on the most current CDC recommendations. Much more is coming...
We hope you will be encouraged by the online/interactive classes that we are creating for your child. Our theme this year, Let Your Light Shine, will help your child grow in faith and navigate these unpredictable times with positivity. We will be sending out a sample lesson very soon for all to experience.
Thanks for your patience and commitment to sharing your faith with your children.
If you have concerns or questions please email
Maureen O’Brien mobrien@sjnovi.net
Deanna Satti dsatti@sjnovi.net
Marge Fitzpatrick mfitzpatrick@sjnovi.net -
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